Sargent Shriver
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Summary
Sargent Shriver was born on November 9, 1915[1], in Westminster[2]. He died on January 18, 2011[3], in Bethesda[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], lawyer[6], diplomat[7], politician[8], and jurist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,431 views/month, #6,232 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery[11]
- Father: Robert Sargent Shriver[12]
- Mother: Hilda Shriver[13]
- Spouse: Eunice Kennedy Shriver[14]
- Child: Maria Shriver[15], Bobby Shriver[16], Timothy Shriver[17], Mark Shriver[18], Anthony Shriver[19]
- Country of citizenship: United States[20]
- Native language: American English[21]
- Position held: United States Ambassador to France[22], ambassador[23]
- Educated at: Canterbury School[24], Browning School[25], Yale University[26], Yale Law School[27]
- Award received: Grand Gold Decoration of Styria[28], Purple Heart[29], Presidential Medal of Freedom[30], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Want[31], Pacem in Terris Award[32], Order of the Smile[33], Laetare Medal[34], Christopher Award[35], James Cardinal Gibbons Medal[36]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Family: Kennedy family[39]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[40]
- Military branch: United States Navy[41]
- Commons category: Sargent Shriver[42]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant[43]
- Cause of death: Alzheimer's disease[44]
- Academic degree: Bachelor of Arts[45], Juris Doctor[46]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[47]
- Family name: Shriver[48]
- Given name: Robert[49], Sargent[50]
- Work location: Washington, D.C.[51]
- Allegiance: United States[52]
- Medical condition: Alzheimer's disease[53]
Why It Matters
Sargent Shriver has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Sargent Shriver born?
Sargent Shriver's place of birth was Westminster[2].
Where did Sargent Shriver die?
Sargent Shriver died in Bethesda[4].
Who were Sargent Shriver's parents?
Sargent Shriver's father was Robert Sargent Shriver[12]. Sargent Shriver's mother was Hilda Shriver[13].
Who was Sargent Shriver married to?
Sargent Shriver's spouses include Eunice Kennedy Shriver[14].
What did Sargent Shriver do for work?
Sargent Shriver worked as a military officer[5], lawyer[6], diplomat[7], politician[8], and jurist[9].
Where did Sargent Shriver go to school?
Sargent Shriver was educated at Canterbury School[24], Browning School[25], Yale University[26], and Yale Law School[27].
What awards did Sargent Shriver receive?
Honors received include Grand Gold Decoration of Styria[28], Purple Heart[29], Presidential Medal of Freedom[30], and Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Want[31].